This magnificent photo is a marvelous example of when the absolute
focus should not be on the nearest eye of a portrait/face, as is
usually the case.
In this photo, the focus is on the farthest eye. Why? Because the
subject is looking in that direction and that eye sets the tone of
his gaze. It is not because the right eye and side of his face is
darker. Even if evenly lit, the focus would still work best (best
convey the subject's expression) when placed on the right eye.
This photo was made with a Messraster-equipped, 2 1/4" square
Hasselblad camera and first really opens, showing its full
magnificence when enlarged much larger.
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